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RN53 MUC

2003 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,630 mi
Last recorded214,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 MUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2017 214,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 199,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 185,739 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 185,738 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 174,789 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 174,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2013 163,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smoke level too low to detect

Pass 13 Jun 2012 153,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 138,154 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 123,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 110,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 96,411 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 85,959 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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RN53 MUC is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN53 MUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN53 MUC registered?

RN53 MUC is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 MUC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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